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Mysterious and deadly ‘brain ailment’ alarms health officials in Canada

A mysterious brain ailment with neurological symptoms has been affecting people, especially young individuals, in New Brunswick, Canada. The disorder includes hallucinations, muscle wasting, vision problems, memory loss, and abnormal movements. Health officials suspect the herbicide Glyphosate, used in agriculture and weedkillers, to be the likely cause. Patient advocates are urging the government to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the brain ailment and involve federal experts.